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Smitty let us know how your doing buddy! I was thinking about you today and thought I would post to see if I get your attention. Take care my friend, my prayers are with you.

James

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Carolyn65

by Carolyn65 - 2009-10-27 11:10:53

Smitty is back doin' what he does best! He has replied to many "Postings" with his good, informative, educated "comments".. Smitty ~ let us hear from you. How is your new replacement doing this week and your recovery? It has rained barrels here in TEXAS so Smitty might be a 'lil "under the water" ~ Hang in there Smitty, Carolyn G. of TEXAS ~ GO HORNS! ( :

I Got Mine Too

by SMITTY - 2009-10-27 12:10:03

Hello James,

I got my new pacemaker, Medtronic VERSA, on 10-22-09. Everything went fine. My only complaint was I was told to be there at 10 AM and to not drink or eat after midnight the night before. I did my part, but they didn't get around to doing the surgery until about 3:330 or 4 that afternoon. I'll admit I was a little grumpy by then as I don't usually got that long without a caffeine fix. I was home between 5:30 & 6 that afternoon. I've had the usual soreness which I have respected and not tried doing any pushups or chinups, but all in all it could not have gone better.

I got to tell them what settings I wanted on the new pacemaker, some of which (heart rate of 80) they did. I'm not sure about the rate response settings I requested but I'll find out about them on the 9th when I have a checkup and I can live with what I have with no problem until then. On that famous pain scale of 1 to 10, I have to say my pain has never exceeded a 3 and the 3 was for just a few minutes.

I've learned to take a shower each day using saran wrap and water proof tape to keep the bandage dry. The incision looks good. By good I mean no swelling, no leakage, or redness, 'cause it ain't all that pretty. The bandage comes off tomorrow and I don't foresee any problems.

I saw your note about yours and I hope you do well.

Thanks for asking.

Smitty

Howdy, partner!

by ela-girl - 2009-10-28 12:10:19

Glad to hear that they put you back together for us, Smitty! :)

ela-girl

Hey Ela

by Christmmpace - 2009-10-28 12:10:54

Look who decided to come out of the lake and join us. Hello Ela-Girl, how are you young lady?

You know you're wired when...

Your pacemaker receives radio frequencies.

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